China in Africa – Perspectives, strategies and potential for cooperation for German companies

In their research study "China in Afrika" the Association of Germany Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) in collaboration with Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI) and the German-African Business Association put focus on China's presence in Africa and its impact on German companies.

In recent years China increased its presence in Africa with investments into big infrastructure projects or its extended access to raw materials. Chinas activities on the continent raises questions for German companies and their presence in Africa. Are Chinas activities offering room for partnerships and cooperation or do they rather foster increased competition among the countries? In their research study the Association of Germany Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) in collaboration with German Trade and Invest (GTAI) and the German-African Business Association point out some perspectives, strategies and potential for cooperation for German enterprises and their Chinese counterparts.